Back to school is just around the corner! Discover 10 activities to do in Lanaudière with the whole family before school starts.
Discover the activities that will help you make the most of the end of the vacations.
1. Bathing at the beach
Rawdon's shallow-water municipal beach is perfect for families with young children. Little ones can cool off and have fun building beautiful sandcastles all day long. Bring your lunch and enjoy the day! You can also rent boats on site with À la dérive. Lanaudière has many beaches. For a complete list of Lanaudière beaches, click here.
2. Cycling on a 154 km bike path
Take the whole family on a two-wheeled adventure! The véloroute des Moulins offers 154 km of cycling path stretching from Terrebonne to Mascouche. The route will keep you on the banks of the Rivière des Mille-Îles for longer, passing through Île-des-Moulins and Vieux-Terrebonne. Plan your day with the tourist map, which includes cycling routes.
In the Terrebonne and Mascouche area, there are many other alternatives. If you like off-road cycling, you'll love the TransTerrebonne. You'll discover wooded areas far from the city. Alternatively, take La Seigneurie des Plaines, a 21-km cycling circuit that links the TransTerrebonne to the P'tit train du Nord trail.
3. Water slides, magic castle, haunted house and zoo
Complexe Atlantide is located 40 minutes from Montreal, in Saint-Calixte. Here, water slides are fun for all ages. What makes Complexe Atlantide unique is its impressive range of activities. In addition to the slides, there's a magical castle to visit. Children (and adults) can marvel at a magical world of princesses and pirates. And don't forget the Familizoo, where you'll find over 300 animals and a refuge! If you'd like to extend your stay by adding an overnight stay, discover the Hôtel de la cité perdue and experience sleeping with the lions!
4. An exhilarating aerial adventure
The Arbraska tree course lets you venture into the forest. The site offers tree courses of varying levels of difficulty. The challenges to overcome are surprising and fun: a bridge with missing planks, a tightrope, a rope net, a ladder suspended in the void... and, above all, zip lines to race down! Plus, take advantage of the Arbre-en-Ciel Village, a network of suspended houses linked by monkey bridges, complete with games, slides and zip lines. You'll be part of an exciting and rewarding family adventure!
5. A river trip for the whole family
At Canot Volant, you can take the whole family down the river. You can choose between a kayak and a canoe to paddle the Rivière L'Assomption.
The river is a mix of easy whitewater and calm water. It's the ideal activity for the whole family. Children as young as 4 can board the canoe with an adult.
Fancy a longer activity? The rando-canot adventure combines hiking and canoeing. It starts with a 5 km hike on the national trail (dog allowed) and ends with a 6 km river trip.
Le Canot Volant offers a wide range of self-guided and guided river rafting, training, canoe-camping and rando-canot activities. Find out more on their website!
6. Explore the Grand labyrinthe de Lanaudière
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience at the Grand Labyrinthe de Lanaudière , located on the Guy Rivest farm. Explore a captivating maze of lush greenery, where laughter and joy resound at every turn. Follow the winding paths, take up playful challenges, try to solve enigmas and let yourself be surprised by enchanted surprises that will awaken your spirit of adventure. This unique activity promises moments of complicity, discovery and sharing. Embark on a thrilling adventure through this impressive labyrinth, where unforgettable memories await you at every turn.
7. Aller voir voir la nouvelle caverne du parc régional de la chute-à-bull
No need for specialized caving equipment to explore the Chute-à-Bull cavern this summer! Their team of guides invites you on a fascinating journey to the heart of the earth. Get ready for a dizzying adventure through millennia of geological history. Curious men and women, a unique experience awaits you!
8. Climb the walls or take part in a real-life adventure game
For those rainy days, our indoor activities are there to keep you out of the house. Discover Bloc Action, a climbing paradise! A climbing gym with 5,000 feet of climbing surface, a gym, a sauna, a bistro and much more. What's more, in the heart of an extraordinary setting, a unique experience in the Lanaudière region awaits you at Laser Action! Dive into a 5,000-square-foot arena specially designed to accommodate up to 36 players, where you can put your strategy and skill to the test. Get ready for an action-packed, adrenalin-filled thrill ride where fun and competition meet for a memorable adventure for all participants!
9. Take part in an escape game at the Maison Louis Cyr
Immerse yourself in a new adventure at the Maison Louis-Cyr with their various activities. Take advantage of your visit to discover the fascinating life of Louis Cyr, the strongest man of his time, whose exploits remain unsurpassed 150 years later. Immerse yourself in an immersive virtual reality experience at the museum and learn more with their virtual guide.
10. Make the rounds of the snack bars and creameries one last time
It's time to start preparing to say goodbye to summer! We've put together a list of the best places to eat a good fry or enjoy a chocolate-dipped molé. You can check out our suggestions HERE .
These 10 exciting activities offer the perfect opportunity for kids to make the most of their last vacation moments before school starts. Which one will you choose?
